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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:07). High of 47 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: 1 in custody after fatal stabbing at Great Brook Valley in Worcester
+6:00: After 2 bars had limits placed for lack of sprinklers, city councilor requests action
+1:00: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 13-year-old
+1:00: Larry Lucchino is looking to sell WooSox
+1:00: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+1:00: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+1:00: New movies on demand — "FOE," "Dumb Money," and more
+1:00: Preservation Worcester show filmed for C-SPAN history program
+1:00: "The Nutcracker" in Worcester takes a magical journey
+1:00: First Person: The way in is by opting out
-Worcester State shooting suspect pleads not guilty
-Worcester man indicted in federal court for cocaine distribution
-Worcester restaurateur to open second location in city
-Veterans Inc. to host annual Veterans' Day pancake breakfast on Saturday
-Veterans Day events on Saturday
-Radio Worcester (8:20): Amanda Bennett from Veterans Inc. on their upcoming events
-How to make local charities' wishes come true for holidays
-A.C.E. tackles $11 million fundraising campaign to renovate community center
-Community Healthlink in Worcester could reopen drug treatment programs
>FOOD (brought to you by Jordan's Turkeys): Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!
-ICYMI: Worcester's only bagel shop moving as plaza owner plans new restaurant
-Starbucks in Worcester closes after vandalism
-Big spending marked Worcester's 2023 election: Data
-Public Meeting on The Chandler Street Redesign Project on Thursday, November 16th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Loyal Customers Love Lamoureux Ford (1:47)
-Twins getting the job done for Wachusett field hockey
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-Household hazardous products collection Saturday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury company fined $45,200 for asbestos handling
-Veterans Day ceremony in Shrewsbury at 11 a.m. Saturday
-Spencer Town Meeting voters make quick work of warrant despite failure of electronic voting system
-Abby's Famous Dog Treats emphasize quality
-Millbury police to hold annual Fill a Cruiser Toy Drive November 25th
-UMass Memorial Health - Harrington opens community fridge, close
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Ten Things to Do: Chicago, Shane Smith & the Saints, voguing and more
-Vets Day, cannabis contest, ‘80s trivia and more: 5 fun things to do
-Worcester hip-hop producer Kas Kastal active on several fronts
-Author Aramis Jordan talks about his memoir of escaping poverty
-Writing Lines: Joy, tears, grumpiness, grace in area events
-Rux Darie's "A Contemporary Ode To Monet" exhibition to debut at Gallery Sitka in Shirley
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 77 (27:08): Uneven and under development
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1318 (17:13): Deb Bachrach PAWSitive Pantry
>SPORTS: What would a Patriots reset look like post-Bill Belichick?
-Bruins beat Islanders, 5-2
-Holy Cross women's basketball shakes off slow start, tops Brown for first win
-Related: Highlights (1:49)
-Saders in 60 (1:00)
-Railers beat Growlers, 5-4
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: U.S. Park Police officer fatally shot fellow officer in dry fire attempt
-$20 billion San José shipwreck to be exhumed in battle over sunken treasure
-Tragic: Woman dies after taking Ozempic to slim down for wedding
>NEW ENGLAND: Will johns in busted high-end brothel face charges? (1:43)
-Woman accused of stabbing mother, daughter at Stoneham home
>COLLEGES: Step-sister of blues legend Robert Johnson shares history, memories during Worcester State visit
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (14:16): How the Speaker of the House election became a public spectacle
>DINING OUT: Rosso’s Pizza offers classic Italian dishes and more
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 8 affordable yet festive holiday destinations
>BUSINESS: Company that manages city-owned DCU Center is sold
-Registration open for virtual W.B.J. Business Exit Strategy Forum
>HEALTH: Spinal Implant helps advanced Parkinson's patients walk again (2:27)
-Does chicken soup really help when you're sick? A nutrition specialist explains
>SHOPPING: Walmart is adding sensory-friendly hours to all stores
>HOMES: What temperature should you set your thermostat in the winter?
>TV/STREAMING: Ryan Murphy's "American Sports Story" casts Josh Andrés Rivera as Aaron Hernandez
>MOVIES: "The Marvels" release date, cast and what to watch ahead of the showing
>CELEBRITY: Kevin Bacon celebrates actors strike ending with "Footloose" dance
>ANIMALS: Changing a baby monkey’s life (:57)
>HISTORY: Today in History for November 10th (1:38)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Couple scores $1 million lottery win one day after their wedding day
-Meanwhile, in England, 4 men charged in theft of 18-carat golden toilet from childhood home of Winston Churchill
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester restaurant until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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